Torque Specifications: 3.0CL

1997 Acura 2.2CL StandardSECTION 3.0CL
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3.0CL)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint Nut 36-44 (49-59)
Center Crossmember Bolt 37 (43)
Strut Damper Fork Lock Nut 47 (64)
Drain Plug 36 (49)
Drive Plate Bolts
6 mm (1)
12 mm 55 (74)
Engine Stiffener Bolt 28 (38)
Exhaust Header Pipe Nut 41 (55)
Exhaust Pipe Bracket Bolt 16 (22)
Front & Rear Transaxle Mount Nuts 40 (54)
Intermediate Shaft Mount Bolt 28 (38)
Radius Rod
Bolt 76 (103)
Lock Nut 32 (43)
Rear Engine Mount Bolt 87 (118)
Rear Transaxle Mount Bracket Bolt
10 mm 28 (38)
12 mm 40 (54)
Shift Cable Cover Bolt 19 (26)
Starter-To-Housing Bolt 33 (45)
Top Transaxle Mount Bolt 47 (64)
Transaxle Housing-To-Engine Bolt 47 (64)
Transaxle Middle Mount-To-Engine Bolt 47 (64)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Flywheel Inspection Cover Bolt 106 (12)
Shift Cable
Housing Bolt 89 (10)
Lock Bolt 124 (14)
Torque Converter Bolt 106 (12)
Wiring Harness Cover Bolt 89 (10)
(1) Tighten to 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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